Gardaí act swiftly to investigate Lucan shooting – Higgins

Fine Gael bye-election candidate, Cllr Emer Higgins has condemned last night’s suspected murder in Lucan, and has reassured the local community that the Gardaí are acting swiftly to investigate.

“I strongly condemn the incident in Lucan last night and I spoke directly with my Fine Gael colleague, the Minister for Justice and Equality, Charlie Flanagan about it early this morning.

“I am informed that the Gardaí have launched a full-scale investigation and I welcome the speed with which they set this up. Minister Flanagan has assured me that Gardaí are doing everything possible to investigate this very serious and frightening incident. I know he appreciates the gravity of the situation and I’ve made him aware of the concern and fear locally.

“What happened last night in Lucan is absolutely shocking and the local community should rest assured that everything possible is being done to prevent further incidents like this occurring.

“The Minister for Justice has assured me he will keep me up to date on any developments. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to contact them at Lucan Garda Station. I urge anyone who witnessed anything directly, or who knows anything at all, to contact the Gardaí without delay.”